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| Asian University for Women Hosts “Shooting for the Stars” Fundraising Gala Featuring Astronaut Naoko Yamazaki Tokyo, Japan — The Asian University for Women (AUW) is proud to host its highly anticipated fundraising event, “Shooting for the Stars,” tonight at the Tokyo American Club’s Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 PM, with an evening full of inspiration, entertainment, and charitable giving to follow. The evening will feature a special guest appearance by Naoko Yamazaki, Japan’s second female astronaut and a passionate advocate for STEM education and women’s empowerment. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on unique auction items and purchase raffle tickets, all in support of AUW’s mission to educate and empower young women across Asia and the Middle East. Guests are encouraged to register in advance via the event platform to ensure easy access to bidding and raffle participation: 👉 https://www.accelevents.com/e/Asian-University-for-Women-Japan-Fundraising-Event–10-April-2025 About Asian University for Women (AUW): Located in Chittagong, Bangladesh, AUW is an independent, international university committed to educating the next generation of women leaders from underserved communities across Asia and the Middle East. AUW offers a liberal arts education with full scholarships to the majority of its students—many of whom are the first in their families to attend university. Students hail from over 15 countries, including Afghanistan, Myanmar, Palestine, and Syria. AUW fosters critical thinking, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to social change. p.s. The silent auction is already open! And you have a chance to win a dinner a tour of Kabukicho with Jake Adelstein, the author of Tokyo Vice. https://www.accelevents.com/e/Asian-University-for-Women-Japan-Fundraising-Event–10-April-2025#auction |
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